
Our Recent Stories
Alanna’s Story: A Journey of Healing, Hope, and the Unbreakable Bond with Dahlia
At just 18 years old, Alanna Law’s life was turned upside down by a condition she never expected. Diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in 2020, Alanna began a difficult battle with...
Finding Ways to Say Yes!
Anderson Humane is experiencing a growing need for homes for dogs, cats, and other pets. Surrender requests are up 25% compared to last year. Many of these animals are local pets whose families deal...
Legend’s Journey: A Story of Hope and Heroes
Legend arrived at our Anderson Humane after being transferred from Chicago Animal Care and Control as a special case. Testing revealed that he had a progressive FeLV infection, which meant he was...
Fostering: Transforming Lives, One Home at a Time
Behind every set of eyes in the shelter is a story—a story of hope, resilience, and a longing for a home. For these animals, life in a kennel isn’t just lonely; it’s heartbreaking. Finding them a...
2025 Gala Speaker: Dr. Kwane Stewart
We are beyond thrilled to announce Dr. Kwane Stewart, affectionately known as "The Street Vet," as the featured guest speaker for this year’s gala. Dr. Stewart’s groundbreaking work and heartfelt...
Bunny’s Journey: From All-Star to Canine Good Citizen
When Bunny first arrived at Anderson Humane in September 2022 from Oklahoma, she was an 8-month-old bundle of energy. Bunny needed help with impulse control, leash reactivity, and other behaviors...
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